Are you ready to surprise for Pride?
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Data researchers at Misterb&b, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ travel community, have studied the browsing habits of queer travelers to learn more about where folks go to celebrate Pride.
Founder Matthieu Jost created Misterb&b after he and his partner were victims of homophobia and harassment while trying to rent a room during a vacation in Spain.
To help others avoid a similar experience, Misterb&b connects LGBTQ+ travelers with rentals and services provided by family and allies in their destinations.
In his most recent endeavor, Jost’s data researchers at Misterb&b examined SEO volume increases and discovered some familiar but still surprising destinations where we go to celebrate Pride.
In no particular order, here are the top 10 most surprising Pride destinations according to SEO volume increases.
You can learn more about the study as well as the services provided by Misterb&b at Misterbandb.com.
Oakland, California
The historic Fox Theater in Oakland, California
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The Oakland Pride Parade and PrideFest Oakland take place on September 8, 2024.
You can learn more at oaklandpride.org and pridefestoakland.com.
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Orange County, California
The crystal clear waters of Laguna Beach in Orange County, California
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The OC Pride Parade and Festival takes place on October 5, 2024, in Costa Mesa.
You can learn more at www.ocpride.com.
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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The Pikes Peak Pride Festival and Parade takes place June 8-9, 2024, at Alamo Square Park.
You can learn more at www.pikespeakpride.org.
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Denver, Colorado
Red Rocks Amphitheater just outside Denver, Colorado
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Denver Pride includes a parade and a 5k walk/run/roll/sashay and takes place June 22-23, 2024.
You can learn more at denverpride.org.
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Orlando, Florida
The fireworks at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida
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Orlando Gay Pride takes place October 18-20, 2024 with circuit parties, concerts, and a parade.
You can learn more at comeoutwithpride.org.
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Baltimore, Maryland
18th-century buildings on Thames Street in downtown Baltimore’s historic Fell’s Point neighborhood
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Baltimore Pride takes place June 10-16, 2024, with the theme “Power of the Past, Force of the Future.”
You can learn more at baltimorepride.org.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Gay Pride in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Twin Cities Pride, the combined Pride for Minneapolis and St. Paul, features a festival and parade and takes place June 29-30.
You can learn more at tcpride.org.
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
First Nations artisan fair in Santa Fe, New Mexico
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The Human Rights Alliance’s Pride Santa Fe 2024 takes place on June 29, 2024.
You can learn more at hrasantafe.org.
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Historic Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah
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Utah Pride 2024 takes place June 1-2, 2024.
You can learn more at utahpride.org.
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Tacoma, Washington
Downtown Tacoma, Washington, framed by the East 21st Street Bridge
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The Tacoma Pride Festival 2024 and Block Party at the Mix take place on July 13, 2024.
You can learn more at tacomapride.org.
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